Industrial Engineering Co-Op Summer 2027

MSA Safety Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

MSA Safety Inc. is seeking a motivated co-op student in Cranberry Township to support industrial engineering projects. The role focuses on time studies, methods analysis, and cost reduction initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an ABET-accredited engineering degree, with strong data analysis skills, proficiency in Excel and Access, and effective communication abilities. Collaboration in a team setting is essential for success during this rotation.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program, with at least one semester as a Sophomore before starting this co-op rotation.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies.
• Perform methods analysis and drive improvements.
• Maintain bill of materials and process routings.
• Layout workstations and equipment using Google Sketch.
• Analyze costs and identify reduction opportunities.
• Evaluate processes and implement improvements.
• Engage in Lean, Kaizen, 6S and Value Stream Mapping activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Access

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Google Sketch

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

Description of duties and responsibilities:

• Time studies
• Methods analysis and improvement
• Bill of Material and process routing maintenance
• Layout work (equipment and work station) using Google Sketch
• Cost analysis and reduction
• Process evaluation and improvement
• Lean, Kaizen, 6S and Value Stream Mapping activities

Qualifications

Special knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Basic experience with data analysis, methods and graphing.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools, with a special emphasis on Excel and Access

Education and experience required:

• Mustbe pursuing a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering, or other relevant Engineering discipline, from an ABET-accredited program, and have completed at least one semester of Sophomore year before beginning this co-op rotation.

If you would like to make an impact to ensure that Men and Women may work in safety and that they, their families, and their communities may live in health throughout the world, we want to hear from you!

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